“Finding Thalhimers” Book Launch and Reunion October 16, 2010

In her new book Finding Thalhimers, Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt takes readers along on her enthusiastic quest to find the true story of her father's family and their department store Thalhimers. The book launch event is free and open to the public and takes place at the VHS from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Visitors will be able to meet Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt and get their Finding Thalhimers book signed, see objects and artifacts from Thalhimers stores, share memories and pictures, and sample the famous Thalhimers six-layer chocolate cake. Plus it will be the biggest reunion of Thalhimers employees and customers.